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Automatic transmission
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reduces load change reactions and is conducive
to a sporty driving style. The sound generated by
the double-clutch function depends on the drive
program selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Rocking the vehicle free by shifting back and
forth between transmission positions D and R
can help to free a vehicle that has become stuck
in mud or snow. The vehicle's engine manage-
ment restricts switching between transmission
positions D and R to speeds up to a maximum of
5 mph (9 km/h). To shift back and forth between
transmission positions D and R, move the
DIRECT SELECT lever up and down past the
point of resistance.
Program selector button
General notes
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles and
vehicles with AMG sports package)
Press program selector button : repeatedly
X
until the letter for the desired drive program
appears in the multifunction display.
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
Press program selector button : repeatedly
X
until the letter for the desired drive program
appears in the multifunction display.
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving characteris-
tics.
i
Further information about permanent drive
program M (
page 141).
Y
As well as this permanent drive program M,
you can also activate temporary drive pro-
gram M (
page 140).
Y
E Economy
Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport
Sporty driving style
M Manual
Manual gear shifting
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (
i
The automatic transmission shifts to auto-
matic drive program E each time the engine is
started.
page 139).
Y
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